LOGINThe airport was busy under the night sky, cars streaming past one after another.Between two black SUVs, a Rolls-Royce waited in silence.The moment Xena stepped out of the airport terminal, she saw Felix escorting Miranda into the car. Miranda did not refuse his attentive care either.Lily saw it too, and shock stirred in her chest.Could the rumors online be true?Was Felix really going to remarry Miranda?She watched the three cars pull away from the pickup area with quiet, imposing force, then disappear into the stream of traffic.Xena forced herself to look away and walked toward her own van.After getting in, she removed her sunglasses. Her eyes were dark and gloomy.This trip abroad had been for a medical examination. In a little while, she would be going overseas again for IVF.Lily climbed into the car and looked at Xena, who had turned toward the window with a cold, stormy expression.A thought rose in Lily’s mind.If Miranda and Felix really remarried, would Mira
“The foundation’s funding comes from a wide range of sources,” Felix said, smoothly avoiding the heart of the question. “Aside from the Chamber’s own funds, many member companies make annual donations. Scientific research has always been one of the most promising fields.”Miranda looked at his calm, composed expression and blinked.Then she lightly bit her lower lip and turned to look out the window, as if she were thinking something over.To the man sitting across from her, she looked like a brilliant researcher who was still completely innocent when it came to business.The corner of his mouth curved slightly.He almost felt relieved.Thank goodness she was only a genius in science, not in business.Otherwise, how could he have spun this well-meaning lie so easily?A month ago, after his conversation with Zion, Felix had arranged for an overseas company to inject funds into the Chamber.On paper, this foundation had been established by the Chamber.In reality, more than eig
Felix looked at the surprise on her face, then said seriously, “There is one proposal that could help with your research going forward.”Miranda looked at him curiously. “What proposal?”“The Chamber is planning to establish an independent neuroscience research foundation, one dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research in brain science.”Felix paused, then continued.“The foundation will provide strong financial support, and its research areas will include the neurodegenerative diseases you mentioned. Of course, the foundation will only provide support. It won’t interfere with any research decisions. You can think about it.”Miranda frowned slightly. “This foundation...”“It will operate independently and won’t be influenced by any commercial interests,” Felix added.Miranda froze for a moment.Those terms were undeniably tempting.She knew better than anyone how rare it was in academia to have such freedom in a research environment.“Why would the Chamber suddenly establi
At some point, the drunken haze in Felix’s eyes had faded.In its place was a seriousness Miranda had never seen before.He was just about to say something else when the elevator arrived with a soft ding, cutting off their conversation.Miranda stepped out first.Felix followed behind her.When she reached her room and was about to swipe her key card, his low voice sounded behind her.“Good night.”Although Miranda hadn’t answered his question earlier, Felix was clearly in a good mood.He even seemed pleased.Miranda replied politely in a low voice, “Good night.”“Our flight is at ten tomorrow morning,” Felix added.The meaning was clear. She didn’t have to find her own way back. She could take his private jet.Miranda pushed the door open and went inside.Felix waited until her door closed. Then the corners of his lips lifted slightly, and he turned back to his own room.The night passed quietly.Miranda slept well.When she came out with her luggage the next morning,
Miranda sensed someone come in.She looked up and instantly met Felix’s eyes.With just that one glance, she understood.Mike must have told him about their decision.Felix didn’t come to her right away. Instead, he went over to Justin and exchanged a few polite words with him. He seemed much more sober now.Before anyone realized it, it was already eight-thirty. The tea gathering was coming to an end.After taking an important call, Justin apologized to everyone.“I’m sorry, everyone. Something urgent has come up, and I need to handle it. We’ll have to end things here tonight. Please forgive me if I’ve been an inadequate host.”Everyone quickly expressed their understanding.Justin clearly did have something urgent to deal with. He called Mike over.“Mike, see everyone out for me.”Then he made a point of walking over to Miranda and Felix.“I’m sorry I couldn’t host you properly tonight. Next time you’re in Atlantis City, we’ll have to get together again.”“You’re too kin
Miranda had already guessed part of the reason.She lifted her eyes and looked over. Felix was looking at her too.Their gazes met.There was something in his eyes, an emotion she couldn’t quite understand.Just then, Justin rose to his feet.“I’ve had tea set up in the sitting room. Come join me.”Everyone stood and followed him out.Felix was about to get up as well when Mike suddenly patted him on the shoulder and sat down beside him.“Mr. Gibson, do you have a moment?”Felix nodded.Miranda glanced at the two men who had stayed behind, then followed Adrian and the others to the sitting room.Once everyone else was gone, Mike poured Felix a cup of tea. His expression turned serious.“Mr. Gibson, I was able to wake up because of your company’s brain-computer interface technology and because that chip arrived in time. You saved my life. I’ll remember that for as long as I live.”Felix gave a slight nod, though his tone was noticeably cooler.“Major Lloyd, you’re making t
“Dr. Stone, could we get your contact information?”“Yeah, is that okay?”A few good-looking college guys were the ones egging it on, all of them radiating youthful energy. The atmosphere instantly became lively.Miranda was just about to turn them down when a low, cool male voice came from behin
Leo took a small sip of his tea. “I heard Felix put a large amount of funding into DE’s brain-computer project. The shareholders at Gibson Corporation aren’t happy about it, and future funding might be affected.”Miranda frowned slightly.Leo offered a quiet reassurance. “But he should be able to
Miranda returned to her office just as Coco walked in carrying two cups of coffee. “Here,” Coco said. “I grabbed one for you too.”Miranda took the cup. “Thanks.”“These flowers are really pretty,” Coco said, admiring the bouquet on the desk.Miranda, on the other hand, found them irritating. She
In the business world, schemes and hidden agendas were everywhere.“Miranda, there’s no ulterior motive here,” Felix said, his expression as composed as ever. “I just want to leave Mia some security for the future.”Miranda frowned. She had seen Felix’s methods up close for six years. Gaining her







